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Corticosteroids for Bell's palsy (idiopathic facial paralysis) (Cochrane Review)
Salinas RA, Alvarez G, Ferreira J

ABSTRACT

Background: Inflammation and oedema of the facial nerve are implicated in causing Bell's palsy. Corticosteroids have a potent anti-inflammatory action which should minimise nerve damage and thereby improve the outcome of patients suffering from this condition.

Full article: The full article is available on Wiley InterScience at http://www.thecochranelibrary.com
Resources: WHO Reproductive Health Library, La Biblioteca Cochrane Plus, Renal Health Library, Malaria in Pregnancy Library
PubMed: Find related PubMed articles here [SalinasRA] [AlvarezG] [FerreiraJ] 
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